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beingliberal.bsky.social
Our wannabe ubermensch rulers see us as livestock with themselves as the farmers. Never forget that!
“There will be no curiosity, no enjoyment of the process of life. All competing pleasures will be destroyed. ”
― George Orwell, 1984
November 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
superwho86.bsky.social Brooke_Catmom @superwho86.bsky.social · Nov 2
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social it's not bleeding well anymore.It needs to be no longer the leader of the democratic party!
Grow a f****** spine, dude!
November 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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A hero. I got to meet Dr. Daskalakis at the White House when he was the deputy coordinator of the White House Mpox Response. His public service made the country safer.

RFK must resign.
donmoyn.bsky.social Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Aug 28
Full resignation letter from Demetre C. Daskalakis, a CDC leader, does not hold back.
"The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud."
My resignation letter from CDC. Dear Dr. Houry, I am writing to formally resign from my position as Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), effective August 28, 2025, close of business. I am happy to stay on for two weeks to provide transition, if requested. This decision has not come easily, as I deeply value the work that the CDC does in safeguarding public health and am proud of my contributions to that critical mission. However, after much contemplation and reflection on recent developments and perspectives brought to light by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., I find that the views he and his staff have shared challenge my ability to continue in my current role at the agency and in the service of the health of the American people. Enough is enough. While I hold immense respect for the institution and my colleagues, I believe that it is imperative to align my professional responsibilities to my system of ethics and my understanding of the science of infectious disease, immunology, and my promise to serve the American people. This step is necessary to ensure that I can contribute effectively in a capacity that allows me to remain true to my principles. The recent change in the adult and children’s immunization schedule threaten the lives of the youngest Americans and pregnant people. The data analyses that supported this decision have never been shared with CDC despite my respectful requests to HHS and other leadership. This lack of meaningful engagement was further compounded by a “frequently asked questions” document written to support the Secretary’s directive that was circulated by HHS without input from CDC subject matter experts and that cited studies that did not support the conclusions that were attributed to these authors. Having worked in local and national public health for years, I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people. It is untenable to serve in an organization that is not afforded the opportunity to discuss decisions of scientific and public health importance released under the moniker of CDC. The lack of communication by HHS and other CDC political leadership that culminates in social media posts announcing major policy changes without prior notice demonstrate a disregard of normal communication channels and common sense. Having to retrofit analyses and policy actions to match inadequately thought-out announcements in poorly scripted videos or page long X posts should not be how organizations responsible for the health of people should function. Some examples include the announcement of the change in the COVID-19 recommendations for children and pregnant people, the firing of scientists from ACIP by X post and an op-ed rather than direct communication with these valuable experts, the announcement of new ACIP members by X before onboarding and vetting have completed, and the release of term of reference for an ACIP workgroup that ignored all feedback from career staff at CDC. Their desire to please a political base will result in death and disability of vulnerable children and adults. Their base should be the people they serve not a political voting bloc. I have always been first to challenge scientific and public health dogma in my career and was excited by the opportunity to do so again. I was optimistic that there would be an opportunity to brief the Secretary about key topics such as measles, avian influenza, and the highly coordinated approach to the respiratory virus season. Such briefings would allow exchange of ideas and a shared path to support the vision of “Making America Healthy Again.” We are seven months into the new administration, and no CDC subject matter expert from my Center has ever briefed the Secretary. I am not sure who the Secretary is listening to, but it is quite certainly not to us. Unvetted and conflicted outside organizations seem to be the sources HHS use over the gold standard science of CDC and other reputable sources. At a hearing, Secretary Kennedy said that Americans should not take medical advice from him. To the contrary, an appropriately briefed and inquisitive Secretary should be a source of health information for the people he serves. As it stands now, I must agree with him, that he should not be considered a source of accurate information. The intentional eroding of trust in low-risk vaccines favoring natural infection and unproven remedies will bring us to a pre-vaccine era where only the strong will survive and many if not all will suffer. I believe in nutrition and exercise. I believe in making our food supply healthier, and I also believe in using vaccines to prevent death and disability. Eugenics plays prominently in the rhetoric being generated and is derivative of a legacy that good medicine and science should continue to shun. The recent shooting at CDC is not why I am resigning. My grandfather, who I am named after, stood up to fascist forces in Greece and lost his life doing so. I am resigning to make him and his legacy proud. I am resigning because of the cowardice of a leader that cannot admit that HIS and his minions’ words over decades created an environment where violence like this can occur. I reject his and his colleagues’ thoughts and prayers, and advise they direct those to people that they have not actively harmed. For decades, I have been a trusted voice for the LGBTQ community when it comes to critical health topics. I must also cite the recklessness of the administration in their efforts to erase transgender populations, cease critical domestic and international HIV programming, and terminate key research to support equity as part of my decision. Public health is not merely about the health of the individual, but it is about the health of the community, the nation, the world. The nation’s health security is at risk and is in the hands of people focusing on ideological self-interest. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration that I have been afforded during my time at the CDC. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals who are committed to improving the health and well-being of communities across the nation even when under attack from within both physically and psychologically. Thank you once again for the support and guidance I have received from you and previous CDC leadership throughout my tenure. I wish the CDC continued success in its vital mission and that HHS reverse its dangerous course to dismantle public health as a practice and as an institution. If they continue the current path, they risk our personal well-being and the security of the United States.
August 28, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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tressiemcphd.bsky.social
Firing and demoralizing feminized jobs as enemies of the state while brazenly bribing men with violent jobs that almost instantly puts them into the middle of middle class is very basic gendered warfare. Fulfilling the manosphere’s promise.
santiagomayer.com Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · Aug 15
It is insane to me that the government can find money to pay ICE agents increasingly larger sums of money, yet teachers have to buy their own pencils.
August 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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meidastouch.com
Trump struggled to walk in a straight line as he went to greet Putin
August 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Blumenthal: "My stomach turned when I heard the president of the United States characterize Vladimir Putin as his fabulously good friend. Vladimir Putin is a war criminal."
August 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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michaeljstern.bsky.social
Trump is trying to sell out Ukraine to Russia.

It's like if Russia attacked the U.S. and then said "We'll end the war if you give us New York."

Trump and Putin are working together against Ukraine, a free democracy. America has lost its way.

www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Zelensky says Ukraine will ‘not give up land,’ ahead of Trump-Putin summit | CNN
Follow for live news updates.
www.cnn.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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pwrussell.bsky.social
The thesis is that a single election for president - in which Trump didn’t even get a majority of votes - should override forever any other vote, any other arrangement, any other law, past or future, in any other place. This is fascism.
July 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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jfallows.bsky.social
Agree.

And it should be an actual campaign promise.
July 30, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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urocklive1.bsky.social
This is the way.

Dropkick Murphys played Trump/Epstein clips during their song “First Class Loser” on Sunday.

“This next song is dedicated to a guy who wears orange makeup, shits his pants in his diapers, rapes women, touches kids. It’s called ‘First Class Loser’!”
www.mediaite.com/media/news/f...
‘First Class Loser!’ Dropkick Murphys Play Brutal Montage of Trump and Epstein During Concert
The Dropkick Murphys played a series of clips showing President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffery Epstein together during a performance of their song "First Class Loser" on Sunday.
www.mediaite.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
The Trump admin has formally unveiled a program to illegally use money Congress passed for sheltering migrants released from immigration custody to instead detain them in state-run prison camps.

They are calling this — no joke — "shelter in a detention environment." www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US states to get $608 million from FEMA to build migrant detention centers
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is preparing to send $608 million to states to construct immigrant detention centers as part of the Trump administration's push to expand capacity to hold migrants.
www.reuters.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
jasonkander.bsky.social Jason Kander @jasonkander.bsky.social · Jul 23
You know that scene in an action movie when the bad guy runs through the kitchen of a restaurant and pulls down all the pots and pans behind him to slow down his pursuers? We're in that part of the Trump presidency.
July 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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urocklive1.bsky.social
My God. Please make sure everyone you know knows this.
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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kenwhite.bsky.social
Personally I am unfamiliar with any legitimate activity that requires switching license plates, which by the way is illegal.
chadloder.bsky.social Chad Loder @chadloder.bsky.social · Jun 21
Masked ICE agents spotted swapping out license plates this morning in Bell Gardens, CA
June 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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“My family was separated by deportation, and I was left behind.” - Diane Guerrero
June 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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beingliberal.bsky.social
Republicans are such hypocrites.
June 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
🤔
June 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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beingliberal.bsky.social
Are we fucked? A statistically average Internet user is already unable to distinguish AI generated content from reality. And remember, half of all Internet users are even less capable than the "average" user. The Bell curve has no mercy.
June 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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cdelawalla.bsky.social
GET IN, DORKS!

"These are not normal times, you cannot expect to feel normal...
I’m not saying don’t rest. I’m saying plan your rest and take it when you plan it. Otherwise, meet the moment with action. I’m telling you to stretch yourself because we are in a moment that requires extra effort."
May 23, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social
On the left, the guy who ordered his 15-man death squad to kill and dismember American journalist Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
On the right, the former leader of Al Qaeda with a $10m US bounty on his head.

And in the middle, the most corrupt US President in history.
May 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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sifill.bsky.social
THIS is the most devastating constitutional crisis.
thetnholler.bsky.social The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · May 11
🇺🇸 “Rolling Stone reached out to all 53 GOP senators after the president said he didn't know whether he needs to honor the nation's founding document. None replied.”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
May 11, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
Pritzker: Time to stop wondering if you can trust the nuclear codes to people who don’t know how to organize a group chat. It’s time to stop ignoring the hypocrisy in wearing a big gold cross while announcing the defunding of children’s cancer research…
April 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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katiephang.bsky.social
Let’s do this @contrariannews.org ! 🔥
jenrubin.bsky.social Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · Apr 26
@contrariannews.org !! Katie Phang joins the fight
democracydefendersfund.org democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · Apr 26
We are at a tipping point for democracy. Every choice matters.

Katie Phang is choosing to stand on the frontlines — working side-by-side with us at State Democracy Defenders Fund to fight for our future in the courts. Her courage inspires us. We are so proud to stand alongside her.
April 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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jentaub.bsky.social
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April 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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just-jack-1.bsky.social
The greatest trick this fascist administration is trying to pull, is convince you that if you love America you must be willing to destroy America.
April 17, 2025 at 4:55 AM